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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1899

Page

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Only One Guilty In Grand Jury Indictments at Court

The common pleas court heard numerous indictments with one guilty plea and several not guilty pleas. Prisoners from the county jail appeared handcuffed, as Charles O Neil faced assault with intent to kill and Franklin E Wheeler stood charged with first degree murder. Prosecutors and defense counsel were appointed, others pled not guilty or entered pleas, and trials were scheduled for December 4th except Wheeler's, set for December 18th.

Grand Jury Dudse Nye Common Pleas Charles O'Neil Wheeler Fred Sheppard Thomas Sharkey Frhart Iswer A. R. Webber Sheppard A. Metcalf Lawrence Green Hgnor Selfing George Penney George Billigs George Fowler Wi. Thompsons A. RB. Webber Jobo Keating George Sullivan W. B. Fohnson Joe Ramey Yarick G.D Franklin B. Wheeler

The New Equipment of the Central Union Telephone Co

A Daily Reporter visit to the Central Union Telephone Company reveals a modern Elyria office. Mr Allen, genial and proud, guides the tour through private offices, long distance connections, and an all-night operator setup. The article highlights the dual sections, rapid switching, and high quality equipment that keep Elyria’s office parallel to Cleveland in service, with a model operation under Mr. Allen.

The Central Union Telephone Company Daily Reporter Gentral Union ‘Telephone Company Allen Bex Ello Oberlin Chicago Pound Scriber Wade Risetless He Street Railway Deai Lightning iSater Uytor Serail Elyria Cleveland Vuredit U Pon Tager Allen

Funeral of Charles Denn Held at Tate Home

The funeral for Charles Denn, who died tragically Monday night, took place at his Tate Street residence. Rev. W C Budi conducted the service, attendees recalled his boyhood. A white casket bore floral offerings including a harp from Eagle Hose Company. Fire companies and a bell accompanied the procession to the cemetery. Six former classmates served as pallbearers.

Charles Denn Tate West'Second Street W.C. Budi Eagle Hose Company Hose Company No. 2 Hook and Ladder Company F. M. Stevens Herbert and Charles Crisp F. P. Hummel Alfred Batea Jr Bert Cuddeback

Mystery of Charles Deans Death Explained by Loose Wires

An early report concludes Charles Dean died from electric shock after two wires from a street light pole touched an incandescent line. Wind caused the loose pole wires to swing and contact the energized lamp wire, delivering the fatal current. The faulty setup and worn insulation allowed a direct shock near the American House on West Avenue.

Charles Dean Bine Ure Dean

Highwaymen Hold Up Near Ridgeville, Laundon Family Escapes

Mr Laundon and wife faced two armed highwaymen who seized the horse near the electric line east of town. The horse bolted but no one was seriously hurt. Captain Banks joined the search, tracing the suspects from a nearby car to Ridgeville center before dawn. description matched a portly man and a slim companion, but no capture.

Bert Tlauiidon Laundon Bros Butehars Lanindon Hugeys Mr. Laundon Broad Street Captain Hanks Sig Hhe North

Injured quarry worker Herman Matchke survives crushing accident

Herman Matchke, employed at Mussey quarry, was struck by a large stone when a derrick spur slipped during hoisting. He suffered broken legs ribs and sternum but remained conscious and began recovery, described as extraordinarily robust. Doctor Charles Cushing attended the scene.

Herman Matchke Mussey Matchke Chas. Cushing Mle Matehke

Kennelly sues for services in Amherst harness contract

Common Pleas Court action by Janes Kennelly against Mattie Kenny seeks 697.88 for services from January 1, 1899 to July 20, 1909 with 500 for labor and the rest for feed and supplies bought on defendant’s directions. Attorney H G Redington. Also note: The Electric Quartet to perform at the Opera House next Thursday evening in a first rate music and vaudeville program.

Janes Kennelly Mattie Kenny Amherst Township Kennelly Gommen Plear H. G Redington Opera House

Lorain County Sees Largest Republican Victory To Date

The Lorain county result shows George K Noah winning the governorship with about a 4000 plurality, with Avon township voting 67 for McLean and most townships solidly Republican. The piece praises loyal Republican voters and condemns deserters, notes heavy turnout at a union temperance meeting, and reports Mayor Reely urging strict liquor law enforcement and potential ordinances.

Lorain County George K. Noah Avon McLean Ohio Kurts-Bushnell

Republican Plurality Scenes in State Elections

The report notes 55,000 votes for a Republican plurality statewide with about one million cast. Humbug Jones appears to be under 100,000 votes with Colant and Judge Nash near 58,000, with expectations to exceed. Cuyahoga County backed LFones and Hamilton County backed Mri Lean as Republicans won both legislative houses.

Humbug Jones Colant Nash Cuyahoga County Lfones Hamilton County

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